Why the Pandemic – COVID-19?
"Then
God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let
them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the
cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the
earth.'
“
Then God said, 'Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on
the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it
shall be food for you; and to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the
sky and to everything that moves on the earth which has life, I have given
every green plant for food.'"
Genesis 1-26, 28-30
"They
were hungry and thirsty; their soul fainted within them. Then they cried out to the Lord in their
trouble; He delivered them out of their distresses. He led them also by a straight way, to go to
an inhabited city.
Let
them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the
sons of men! For He has satisfied the
thirsty soul, and the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.” Psalm 107:5-9
[Jesus
teaching] "'But when he [the Prodigal son} came to his senses, he said,
'How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying
here with hunger! I will get up and go
to my father, and will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and
in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son;' make me as one of
your hired men.''" Luke
15:17-19
We
watch as a new pandemic moves throughout the world and see various nations
reacting with their own ideas of how to manage this serious situation. Those infected and those dying from this
invisible danger seem helpless. How could
this be part of God’s plan?
Evil
seems to grow unchecked around us. So
many turn against the loving Father God.
Although we can never know the mind of God, we can trust His plan to
always be for our good and His Glory. God
is never too weary to reach out to offer safety and peace to those who are desperate
and lost.
During
times like this, it is good to take more time with the Heavenly Father, reading
His Word and sharing prayers with Him.
We also must take sensible precautions.
[Jesus teaching] “’Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of
wolves; therefore, be shrewd as serpents, and innocent as doves.’” Matthew
10:16.
Take
care with love, especially His! Your
servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning. Darlene
PS:
My statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online by
doing a Google search for “WeakDay Devotion” (Also, there is an android “Google
Blogger” app you can download to read them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and UPDATES
(NOTE:
Words underlined have a link embedded to
provide more details)
To serve you in a new way, I’m researching and writing
practical information for you about the pandemic. Please visit:
https://newsaboutcovid19.blogspot.com/
Now
declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Please pray for the health care workers,
those trying to contain the spread and most importantly those who contract the
virus – that they are wise and take precautions to protect others.
·
Today
in 125 countries
·
133,181
confirmed cases
·
5,923
critical condition
·
4,950
reported deaths
- Scott – getting married March 26th, they will be a blended
and Blessed couple. Thank you for
praying all these years for him and his children.
- Baby Jolie– a
year old, struggling to recover from meningitis and kidney failure. Still in hospital. Her leg wound remains a concern and
amputation is still a possibility.
She is responding and VERY SLOWLY getting better. Many hurdles have been crossed with
prayer and great Doctors. There are
several more to cross before she can go home where she will need full-time
nursing care. Hopefully, she will
be home soon. Praise the Lord. Family so grateful for all your prayers.
- Savannah – has a very long road to travel.
The 15-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, diagnosed with a difficult-to-treat,
psychological disorder with potential serious consequences. New meds seem to be helping. She is showing progress with this brain
injury. Pray for her attitude,
wisdom for her health carers, patience for her parents and complete healing.
- USA President Donald Trump – It is our responsibility as Christians to
remember God has a plan through this man. If you doubt the importance of his
appointment, just look at how much antagonism there is against him. Surely Satan is NOT happy and means to
thwart God’s plan. Pray someone
helps President Trump understand the true meaning of a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ, that he will have a driving hunger to read
God’s Word for himself and that God sends a Bible-believing Christian to
regularly disciple him in the Truth and that God shuts the mouths of the
false prophets who circle around him.
- Fred – is making plans to move from California to Tennessee in the first quarter
of 2020. Pray for his wise
attention to detail, stamina and roaring good health as he makes these
life changes.
- Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role to satisfy her and allow her to grow
and share her skills and wisdom.
- Me – New project going well.
Thank you for praying (ends 9 April). Laptop due back this week,
hopefully.
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